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$6,750,000

40990 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920

3beds
2baths
1,400sqft
$4821/sqft

About this home

Perched on a towering 250-foot bluff along Big Sur's rugged coastline, the Cliff House captures sweeping, unobstructed ocean views from nearly every room. Set directly on iconic Highway 1, the property delivers rare privacy and solitude while remaining just 15 minutes to Big Sur and 25 minutes to Carmel. The main residence offers a spacious primary suite with en-suite bath, a second bedroom, full guest bathroom, and a den, all oriented to the sea. A remodeled, 400± sq. ft. detached bunkhouse adds a flexible guest retreat or studiocomplete with kitchenette, full bath, and a private ocean-view deck. A stone fireplace anchors the living room, while modern infrastructure includes Starlink high-speed internet and an off-grid solar power system.

Property details

Property type
Single Family
Year built
1967
Lot size
217,800 sqft
Stories
1
View
Ocean,Water Front
County
Monterey
Listed
19 days ago
MLS #
82056216
Listed by
Heinrich Brooksher · Carmel Realty Company

Features

  • Off-Street Parking
  • Gas
  • Family Room
  • Wood Burning
  • Carpet
  • Laminate
  • Shingle
  • Wood Frame
  • Solar Power Battery Backup
  • Grade - Hillside
  • Grade - Steep
  • Individual Gas Meters
  • Propane On Site
  • Solar Panels - Owned
  • Septic Tank / Pump
  • Private / Mutual
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Location

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Copyright 2026 MLSListings Inc. Based on information from MLSListings MLS as of 8/19/2026. All data, including all measurements and calculations of area, is obtained from various sources and has not been, and will not be, verified by broker or MLS. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. MLS Listing #82056216. Listing courtesy of Carmel Realty Company.